Mindful Self-Compassion for Therapists
Specialized Live Online Multi-Week MSC
October 21, MSC for Therapists with Shari and Anna, Mondays 4pm - 6:30pm PT
October 21, MSC for Therapists with Shari and Anna, Mondays 4pm - 6:30pm PT
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Mindful Self-Compassion for Therapists with Shari Geller and Anna Friis
Live Online: October 21 - December 16, 2024
This course meets every Monday, 4pm - 6:30pm PT (with a 3-hour online retreat on November 25 from
4pm -7pm PT). Click here to view the Time Conversion Chart.
Note: required to be a licensed mental health provider to attend
This program is offered in response to the demand for accessibility for mental health professionals, not only to meet the prerequisite requirement for Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy (SCIP), but also provides necessary tools to enhance an understanding of the role of self-compassion in the practice of counseling and psychotherapy.
This course includes weekly sessions of 2.5 hours each, in addition to the 3-hour retreat.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the theory and research supporting mindful self-compassion
- Develop and apply self-compassion practices to motivate themselves with encouragement rather than self-criticism
- Assess and manage difficult situations and emotions with greater moment-to-moment acceptance
- Develop and apply self-compassion practices to respond to feelings of failure or inadequacy with self-kindness
- Transform difficult relationships, old and new, through self-validation
- Utilize the art of savoring and self-appreciation to overcome negative attention bias
- Apply core mindfulness and self-compassion practices into daily life
- Demonstrate simple self-compassion practices to patients, students, or clients
Meet the Instructors
Sheri Geller, PhD is:
- Author, Clinical Psychologist, and Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher
- Leading figure in the field of therapeutic presence
- Over 30 years of experience integrating psychology and mindfulness
- Author of “Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapeutic Relationships” (2nd Edition, 2022) with Leslie Greenberg
- Author of “A Practical Guide to Cultivating Therapeutic Presence” (2017)
- Co-editor of “Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy: A Clinical Handbook”
- Founder of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program (TRM™)
- Faculty member at York University
- Co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto
- Actively involved in various professional committees
- Offers training and workshops internationally
Anna Friis, PhD is:
- Certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and health psychologist in private practice in Auckland, New Zealand
- Specializes in mindfulness and compassion-based therapy
- Life-long practitioner of Ashtanga yoga, which influenced her evolution as an MSC practitioner and teacher
- Former journalist with a substantial career as the director of a public relations company specializing in crisis management
- Inspired by corporate life to pursue a Master’s degree investigating the effects of stress and meditation on the autonomic nervous system
- Doctoral research focused on the psychological and physiological effects of mindful self-compassion training
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the scientific understanding of self-compassion’s mind-body effects
- Focused on contributing to projects that promote a kinder and more just world alongside her clinical and teaching work
Registration Closes Oct. 18th 3pm PT
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Course Details
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Who Should Attend
Therapists who wish to learn more about mindful self-compassion and are interested in pursing the SCIP training in an inclusive and supportive environment surrounded by other therapists.
After participating in this offering, you’ll be able to:
· Practice self-compassion in daily life
· Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
· Handle difficult emotions with greater ease
· Transform challenging relationships
· Enhance your resilience
· Manage compassion fatigue
· Practice the art of savouring and self-appreciation
· Meets the prerequisite for the Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy program
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Scholarships & Resources
A limited number of scholarships are available. You can apply for a scholarship using the Scholarship Application. Places will be offered in the order application forms are received. Places are confirmed once payment is received. (Please note that scholarships are based on personal financial need, separate from being financially over-extended or over-committed.)
Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook is encouraged for reading support.
Schedule
Weekly Topic Overview
Session 1: Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion
In this session, we will:
Focus: Welcome and foundational concepts.
Highlights: Explore the meaning of self-compassion, address common misconceptions, and introduce core practices.
Session 2: Practicing Mindfulness
In this session, we will:
Focus: Cultivating mindfulness as a foundation for self-compassion.
Highlights: Learn about the wandering mind, practice mindfulness in daily life, and understand the connection between mindfulness and self-compassion.
Session 3: Practicing Loving-Kindness
In this session, we will:
Focus: Deepening self-compassion through loving-kindness.
Highlights: Engage in loving-kindness meditation, discover compassionate phrases, and practice awakening the heart.
Session 4: Discovering Your Compassionate Voice
In this session, we will:
Focus: Developing a compassionate inner voice.
Highlights: Reflect on self-criticism, learn to motivate yourself with compassion, and write a compassionate letter to yourself.
Session 5: Living Deeply
In this session, we will:
Focus: Aligning life with core values.
Highlights: Identify your core values, explore hidden value in suffering, and practice compassionate listening.
Session R: Retreat
In this session, we will:
Focus: Deepening practice in a silent retreat.
Highlights: Engage in extended meditations, mindful movements, savoring practices, and compassionate walking.
Session 6: Meeting Difficult Emotions
In this session, we will:
Focus: Compassionately approaching difficult emotions.
Highlights: Learn stages of acceptance, practice being with difficult emotions, and address feelings of shame with self-compassion.
Session 7: Exploring Challenging Relationships
In this session, we will:
Focus: Navigating challenging relationships with self-compassion.
Highlights: Explore pain in relationships, practice self-compassion in caregiving, and consider forgiveness.
Session 8: Embracing Your Life
In this session, we will learn to:
Focus: Embracing life with gratitude and self-appreciation.
Highlights: Cultivate happiness, practice savoring small moments, and appreciate your good qualities as you maintain your self-compassion practice.
FAQs & Important Information
How do I purchase Continuing Education credits for this course?
Psychologists: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course offers 24.0 CE credit.
California licensed MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, LCSWs: Continuing Education Credit for this program is provided by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. The UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. 24.0 CE credit may be applied to your license renewal through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. For those licensed outside California, please check with your local licensing board to determine if CE credit is accepted.
Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 28.8 CE credit.
Fees for CE credit: $75 *Must attend all classes live to receive credits.
Please Choose the Course + Continuing Education Credits option upon purchase.
If I'm unable to attend, can I request a refund?
Our entire Refund Policy is located here: https://centerformsc.org/cmsc-policies/
We encourage you to review the Refund Policy in its entirety. Below is important information that we would like you to be aware of before choosing to make a financial commitment with us.
All refund requests must be made via the refund request form at the link above.
Refunds must meet specific terms of eligibility to include the reason for requesting a refund.
Our Refund Policy (at the link above) includes details on when we are able and are not able to issue a full refund.
All refund request forms are reviewed by a small team of our staff. We ask for your patience and understanding when requesting a refund.
If you have any questions after reviewing our Refund Policy, feel free to reach out to us at hello@centerformsc.org
Important Info: Mindful Self-Compassion is not a substitute for Therapy
Our programs are designed to teach participants the tools needed to develop and cultivate a mindfulness and self-compassion practice.
It is not a substitute for mental health care, personal therapy or medical treatment.
Personal safety and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of self-compassion training and you are primarily responsible for your own safety.
Teachers and facilitators are not expected or able to provide medical and/or psychological care. Course experiences may bring up challenging memories or feelings.
If you have a history with a serious mental health condition or other concerns you think may impact your ability to take this course, please contact CMSC or your healthcare professional to determine if this course is right for you. Your personal contact information may be used in the event the teacher or facilitator reasonably determines a need to call emergency services on your behalf.
Important Info: Productive Participation in Courses & Workshops
Participation is at the discretion of the teachers and facilitators at all times.
If, in the opinion of the teachers and facilitators, you are unable to participate productively and appropriately in the course or workshop you have registered for, you may be asked to discontinue.
Decisions of removal are to ensure CMSC provides the safest space possible for our participants and teachers. Please see our refund policy regarding necessary participant removal.